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Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 25 5:38pm | Replies (60)Comment receiving replies
Hello.
DCIS right breast thriver here! I chose to do a double mastectomy with reconstruction! It was the best thing I could have chosen to do.
I did the mastectomy and had expanders placed on the same day. Surgery time was longer but recovered well! It was the filling of the expanders (stretching of the skin) weekly or biweekly that was somewhat grueling but well worth it.
My surgeon did not recommend lumpectomy due to radiation side effects. However, 4 rounds of chemo was the recommended treatment plan post-mastectomy.
Having been diagnosed with "C" was not easy but, I had a positive experience with my medical care and treatment. I was glad I took this pathway towards healing, recovery, and thriving.
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May I ask how old you are? I am 67 and have been thinking about double mastectomy instead of the lumpectomy with radiation and 5 years of hormone suppression. Thank you for sharing.
@alisa1 thank you for sharing. I had the expanders right away, but they were put under the muscle. It was a painful recovery but well worth it. I am happy with my new look. Best wishes to you.
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I am in the beginning part of this journey. Ductal carcinoma insitu. Trying to decide on radiation vs double mastectomy. My surgeon makes me feel that I would be a little crazy to do the mastectomy. I just like the idea of not ever stressing about boobs again. Such a hard decision. I worry about what can happen years down the road with radiation. Any great advice? I would like to know the percentage of people returning with recurrence of cancer after radiation